Nyumbu Beyond Journeys

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali (Rwanda) and transfer to Kisoro (Uganda)

Arrival in Kigali (Rwanda) and transfer to Kisoro (Uganda)

Start your journey from your lodging or Kigali Airport, departing for Kisoro no later than 9:00 AM. Enjoy lunch at a lodge with stunning views of the Burera and Ruhondo twin lakes. Cross the border into Uganda and proceed to Kisoro to check in at Kisoro Travellers Rest. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa community to experience how “the keepers of the forest” live in Mgahinga forest clad slopes.

Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge
Distance: 129 km / 3 hours.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Travellers Rest Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)

Begin your day with an early morning breakfast before embarking on a mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the half of the worlds mountain gorilla population and oldest gorilla family groups in the world. Spend one full hour observing the gorillas, learning about their social structures, behavior, and environmental surroundings. After the trek, return to your hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to Kinigi in Rwanda for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Gorilla Viewing Duration: 1 hour.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Kibuye (Karongi) Town

Golden monkeys in Volcanoes National Park and transfer to Kibuye (Karongi) Town

After an early breakfast, transfer to Volcanoes National Park for a golden monkey trekking adventure. Return for lunch at Lodge. Before departing, you may want to visit the Iby'Iwacu Cultural Centre (optional extra). Later, drive to lake kivu and check in for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel
  • Luxury hotelin Cyangugu (Town, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Boat trip to Nkombo Island and transfer to Bukavu

Boat trip to Nkombo Island and transfer to Bukavu

Enjoy breakfast and check out of the lodge. Start the day with a boat trip to Nkombo Island, where thousands of giant fruit bats roost as well visit one of the communities on the island to learn about a unique culture present in a cultural dance by the Abasamyi. Arrive back the lodge in good time for lunch at Mantis Kivu Marina Bay Hotel. Proceed to the Rwanda/Congo DRC border at Bukavu.

Once you have cleared customs, you will be transferred to the lodge in Bukavu Town. Here you will spend the remainder of your day at your leisure. It might be fun to walk to Lake Kivu’s edge late in the afternoon and watch and listen to the fishermen returning under the sunset with their catch.

Dinner and Overnight at lodge.
Distance: 119 km / 2.5 hours.

Main Destination:
Bukavu (Town, Congo (DRC))
Accommodation:
Orchids Safari Club
  • Mid-range hotelin Bukavu (Town, Congo (DRC))
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Trekking lowland gorillas in kahuzi-Biega National Park (DRC)

Trekking lowland gorillas in kahuzi-Biega National Park (DRC)

After breakfast and a short drive to the Kahuzi-Biega National Park headquarters, you will meet the rangers and trail guides leading the day’s expedition in search of one of Africa’s rarest apes – the Grauer’s lowland gorilla. The Grauer’s gorilla is only found in eastern DRC, and it is protected in several dwindling locations.

You can typically expect to make your way through the dense vegetation of Kahuzi-Biega for up to two hours. During this time, there is also the possibility of coming across other primate “megas” such as the enchanting owl-faced guenon.
The next hour is spent in the company of these dignified creatures, watching them feed, play, rest, groom, teach and discover. Soon enough, you may even find yourself recognizing the different facial expressions and personalities of each family member.
The next hour is spent in the company of these dignified creatures, watching them feed, play, rest, groom, teach and discover. Later return to the lodge for leisure.

Main Destination:
Kahuzi Biega National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Orchids Safari Club
  • Mid-range hotel1-2hr drive from Kahuzi Biega NP (Gorillas, Congo (DRC))
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Return to Rwanda from Congo via Bukavu Border

Return to Rwanda from Congo via Bukavu Border

After breakfast, you will head back to Rwanda. Upon arrival back at the Bukavu border from Congo DRC, you will meet Gaston and drive to Uwinka for a pied colobus mega-troop walk. Lunch will be at Gisakura.

Later you will take an afternoon walk to Kamiranzovu Waterfall.

Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit June to September (Dry weather, best chimp trekking)
High Season June to September (Popular gorilla trekking time in Volcanoes NP)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Nyungwe NP

Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Lodge
  • Budget hoteljust outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda)

Chimpanzee Trekking in Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda)

Begin your day with an early morning breakfast drive to the starting point of your chimpanzee trek in Cyamudongo Forest. After the trek, return for lunch at Gisakura Guest House. In the afternoon, you will enjoy Nyungwe magnificent canopy walkway and another primate walk in the Uwinka sector. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at lodge.

Start Time: 5:00 AM.

Main Destination:
Nyungwe National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Lodge
  • Budget hoteljust outside Nyungwe NP (Chimps, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Transfer to Kigali to Kigali City , Rwanda

Transfer to Kigali to Kigali City , Rwanda

After our breakfast we drive back to Kigali, stopping en route to visit the Royal Museum in Butare. Enjoy lunch in Nyanza town before continuing to Kigali City. Time permitting, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre before transferring to Kigali Airport for you departing home.

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Main Destination:
Kigali Genocide Memorial (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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